Primary Teacher - Sharjah, UAE - August 2026, TEACH ANYWHERE

Guardian Jobs; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Primary Teacher for a position starting in August 2026 in Sharjah, UAE. The role offers a monthly salary starting at 12,000 AED, with opportunities for progression based on experience. Applicants should be qualified teachers with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in Australia, the UK, or Ireland. The package includes accommodation, annual flights, medical cover, and a remarkable 4-day workweek, making it an attractive opportunity for educators looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Annual flights for self

Medical cover for self

4 day working week

Excellent professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher holding degree level certification and QTS or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience post-qualification in Australia/New Zealand/UK/Ireland.
• Australian curriculum experience preferred but not essential.
• Previous international experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and engaging lesson plans based on the Australian curriculum.

Job description

Primary Teacher

• Start Date: August 2026
• Curriculum: Victorian (Australian)
• Salary: 12,000 AED upwards depending on experience
• Contract: 2 Years

Regional Overview

Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE and these schools are in the cities of Kalba and Khor Fakkan - two locations primed for rapid development. Teachers will live in the very close by emirate of Fujairah enjoying coastal living only a short distance from the school sites (Kalba is 5 mins away and Khor Fakkan is 20 mins). Fujairah is across the mountains just over an hour from Dubai. People who live in Fujairah benefit from the active lifestyle which the environment is conducive to, having the rugged mountains and beautiful beaches on the doorsteps.

Requirements

• Applicants must be qualified teachers holding degree level certification and QTS or equivalent.
• You should have at least 2 year of experience post qualification in Australia/New Zealand/UK/Ireland.
• Australian curriculum experience is preferred but not essential.
• Previous international experience is welcomed.

Package

• Monthly tax free salary of 12,000 AED up to a maximum of 17,000 AED depending on experience and qualifications (very low cost living locations)
• Accommodation provided (single applicants only)
• Annual flights for self
• Medical cover for self
• 4 day only working week benefit!
• Excellent professional development